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Centenarian WWII Vet Marries Sweetheart, 96, In Normandy After D-Day Events

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northern France.

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A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96

World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot near the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France

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Flights of Creativity: the VFX behind Masters of the Air

DNEG visual effects supervisor Xavier Bernasconi discusses working on high-flying WWII series.

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Biden To Meet Macron After D-Day Democracy Warnings

US President Joe Biden was to meet his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Saturday on a state visit to France, after warning of the need to preserve American democracy and live up to the example of World War II heroes.

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Lawmakers Recreate D-Day Parachute Jump In Normandy

American lawmakers honor D-Day anniversary by recreating symbolic parachute jump in Normandy, emphasizing veterans' sacrifices and enduring bond with France.

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Biden Highlights US Commitment To Democracy, Global Alliances In D-Day Speech

Biden's speech was a call to action, urging Americans to protect the values for which the World War II soldiers fought. "They're not asking us to scale these cliffs," Biden said. "They're asking us to stay true to what America stands for.''

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Black D-Day combat medic's long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives

A medal richly deserved but long denied to an African American combat medic wounded on Omaha Beach in the D-Day landings has been tenderly laid on the hallowed sands where he saved lives and shed blood

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British PM Rishi Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day ceremony early

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized Friday for leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to return to the election campaign trail — a decision slammed as disgraceful by his political rivals.

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Emotional Meeting Between American Veteran And Ukrainian President

American veteran and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy share a heartfelt moment at D-Day ceremony in Normandy, underscoring the importance of preserving WWII l...

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At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior

An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II

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Biden To Deliver Speech On Democracy At Normandy's Pointe Du Hoc

President Biden's speech at Pointe du Hoc emphasizes democracy's importance and warns against isolationism and authoritarianism.

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Macron wants Ukraine's EU accession talks to start 'by end of month'

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that he wanted Kyiv's EU accession talks to start "by the end of the month" as he hosted Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for discussions in Paris. Macron added that he wanted to "finalise" the creation of a coalition of military instructors for Ukraine in…

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Lawmakers To Commemorate D-Day With Parachute Jump

U.S. lawmakers, including veterans, plan a parachute jump at Normandy to honor D-Day heroes and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic event.

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Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy

A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives is preparing for a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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Zelensky To Address French Parliament After D-Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday address the French parliament and US President Joe Biden give a keynote speech on democracy after world leaders marked 80 years since the D-Day landings in World War II. Biden, Britain's King Charles III, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel…

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A 102-year-old World War II veteran dies en route to D-Day commemorations in Europe and is mourned

A Navy veteran of World War II is being mourned after his death en route to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

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General Wesley Clark Reflects On D-Day Anniversary And Current Challenges

General Wesley Clark reflects on the enduring legacy of D-Day heroes, emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and the ongoing defense of democracy in the face of mod...

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'You Saved The World': WWII Veterans Shine On D-Day

Around 180 veterans in their late 90s or even over 100 were guests of honour at D-Day commemorations in France, many attending in wheelchairs for possibly the last time.

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Veterans Commemorate D-Day, Emphasize Defending Democracy Today

Colonel Leighton reflects on honoring D-Day heroes and defending democracy in a changing world, emphasizing the importance of remembering sacrifices and up...

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Honoring World War II Veterans At Normandy American Cemetery

Honoring WWII veterans at Normandy American Cemetery, a tribute ceremony pays homage to their sacrifices and legacy.

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French PM Attal Honors Canadian D-Day Sacrifices

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal expresses gratitude for Canadian sacrifices on D-Day, emphasizing the importance of honoring veterans and learning from...

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Putin Absent From D-Day Anniversary Commemorations

Russian President Putin's absence from D-Day commemorations and recent warnings on global conflicts.

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King Charles III honors a generation that fought, died and waited for freedom

King Charles III came to northern France to honor the 22,442 British troops who died in the Battle of Normandy

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King Charles III Honors WWII Heroes At British Normandy Memorial

King Charles III pays heartfelt tribute to D-Day heroes at British Normandy Memorial, emphasizing the importance of preserving their stories for future gen...

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WWII veteran who witnessed flag-raising at Iwo Jima dies on way to D-Day commemoration in France

102-year-old Navy veteran Robert Persichitti passed away ‘peacefully’ in Germany

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